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| 1 JUN 2009 at 4:46pm |
ShanyGuild Master
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Status : Online | Holy crap! Are you sure this is June 1st and not April 1st?
some more links:
http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland
http://www.lucasarts.com/games/monkeyisland/
"original cast from the Curse of Monkey Island"
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 6:03pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
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Joined: 16 OCT 2008
Location: PT
Status : Offline | omg omg! I couldnt believe when I read this! this sounds so.. unbelievable! im so happy! I missed Threepwood!
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 7:01pm |
GonchiSorcerer Apprentice
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Status : Online | Remake? Sacrilege.
I'm down for a sequel though, hopefully it'll be more like Curse and less, much less, like Escape.
But I'm not so complicated as to flee, &&or stand here in silence. &&But I'm not so simple as to not caution, &&that there aren't three minutes, or a hundred words, that could define me.&&&&[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlR-6Tw-5bE]Brief description of my person[/url] - Cuarteto de Nos
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 7:31pm |
StilerJourneyman
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Location: US, TN
Status : Offline | Why is it Sacriliege?
Game remakes are not like movie remakes, usually get a remake with updated graphics but the same storyline, etc.
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 7:41pm |
SteveSpace Cadet
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Status : Offline | I will have to get a copy of this since I've never played any of the Monkey Islands games! I like the fact that you can swap between old school and new school graphics
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 7:46pm |
| Deleted User | Gonchi, I understand that you are a purist, etc. blah blah and I respect that, really. BUT a remake like this is a godsend for someone who never got to play the original MI, so I, for one, am very happy, actually! 8-)
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 8:12pm |
sg7Sorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 213
Joined: 8 JUN 2004
Location: UK
Status : Offline | Amazing news ,literally as I'm reading this post I received an email from Telltale , so now on pre order , its no April fools roll on July 7 ( for those of us that don't mind downloading )
Playing ME3-Citadel ,TOMB raider ,Skyrim Dragonborn
Waiting fot journey down episode 2 ,Dragon AGE 3
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 9:55pm |
GonchiSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 337
Joined: 24 SEP 2007
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Why is it Sacriliege?
Because God wills it! >
But in all seriousness...
Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Game remakes are not like movie remakes, usually get a remake with updated graphics but the same storyline, etc.
... it boils down to personal preference. I'm just set against it, thankfully it hasn't caught on in gaming like Hollywood's unrelenting bastardization of classic films. But, for example, ignoring "complete overhaul" remakes, I see no difference between updating the graphics in a game or adding color to a black and white movie. It's just... wrong!
But I'm not so complicated as to flee, &&or stand here in silence. &&But I'm not so simple as to not caution, &&that there aren't three minutes, or a hundred words, that could define me.&&&&[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlR-6Tw-5bE]Brief description of my person[/url] - Cuarteto de Nos
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 10:17pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (1 JUN 2009 7:46pm)
Gonchi, I understand that you are a purist, etc. blah blah and I respect that, really. BUT a remake like this is a godsend for someone who never got to play the original MI, so I, for one, am very happy, actually! 8-)
you dont know what you're missing!
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 10:19pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
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Location: PT
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Gonchi (1 JUN 2009 9:54pm)
Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Why is it Sacriliege?
Because God wills it! >
But in all seriousness...
Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Game remakes are not like movie remakes, usually get a remake with updated graphics but the same storyline, etc.
... it boils down to personal preference. I'm just set against it, thankfully it hasn't caught on in gaming like Hollywood's unrelenting bastardization of classic films. But, for example, ignoring "complete overhaul" remakes, I see no difference between updating the graphics in a game or adding color to a black and white movie. It's just... wrong!
well... not everyone likes "pixelized" and old school games so if there's a chance for those people to play it in a more modern way.. I don't see whats wrong with it! me, personally, although I played the first MI's I'm really happy that I will be able to play the first one again with much better graphics.
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 1 JUN 2009 at 10:51pm |
AndromusGuild Master
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Joined: 6 NOV 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Shany (1 JUN 2009 4:46pm)
Holy crap! Are you sure this is June 1st and not April 1st?
Heh, I had that reaction when I got the email about this. And I couldn't really believe what I was seeing at first -- "Tales of Monkey Island. (pause) TALES OF MONKEY ISLAND!!!!!"
I just have to remind myself it won't be like the old games, it can't be. But it still should be a lot of fun. Can't wait to try it!
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 12:09am |
Lady KestrelGuild Master
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Location: US, NJ
Status : Offline | I heard it was going to be a hidden objects game.
Spoiler AlertONLY KIDDING!!!
"Where is the fountain that throws up these flowers in a ceaseless outbreak of ecstasy?"
-Rabindranath Tagore
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 1:21am |
StilerJourneyman
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Location: US, TN
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Gonchi (1 JUN 2009 9:54pm)
Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Why is it Sacriliege?
Because God wills it! >
But in all seriousness...
Originally Posted By Stiler (1 JUN 2009 7:31pm)
Game remakes are not like movie remakes, usually get a remake with updated graphics but the same storyline, etc.
... it boils down to personal preference. I'm just set against it, thankfully it hasn't caught on in gaming like Hollywood's unrelenting bastardization of classic films. But, for example, ignoring "complete overhaul" remakes, I see no difference between updating the graphics in a game or adding color to a black and white movie. It's just... wrong!
Just because they make a new version doesn't mean the old one ceases to exist.
You can still play and enjoy the old version, it has no affect on you.
I do agree with you when they change the storylines/characters and things around, still though you always have the old ones to remember and still watch/play again.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 1:28am |
| Deleted User | Can I assume that Tales of MI is a stand-alone series, that no previous knowledge is required from the original series to fully appreciate these games?? :-? If such is the case I'll definitely submit a pre-order.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 1:43am |
AndromusGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Camaroboy1968 (2 JUN 2009 1:28am)
Can I assume that Tales of MI is a stand-alone series, that no previous knowledge is required from the original series to fully appreciate these games?? :-? If such is the case I'll definitely submit a pre-order.
I heartily recommend you play the original games, but according to Telltale people new to Monkey Island will still enjoy the new series.
From the game FAQ:
" Of course, the series will be full of jokes that longtime Monkey Island fans can appreciate, but if you're a newbie, Tales of Monkey Island is a fine place to start."
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 2:40am |
GonchiSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 337
Joined: 24 SEP 2007
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Inesrocks (1 JUN 2009 10:18pm)
well... not everyone likes "pixelized" and old school games so if there's a chance for those people to play it in a more modern way.. I don't see whats wrong with it!
Originally Posted By Stiler (2 JUN 2009 1:21am)
Just because they make a new version doesn't mean the old one ceases to exist.
You can still play and enjoy the old version, it has no affect on you.
Humbug!
But I'm not so complicated as to flee, &&or stand here in silence. &&But I'm not so simple as to not caution, &&that there aren't three minutes, or a hundred words, that could define me.&&&&[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlR-6Tw-5bE]Brief description of my person[/url] - Cuarteto de Nos
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 3:13am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By Andromus (2 JUN 2009 1:42am)
Originally Posted By Camaroboy1968 (2 JUN 2009 1:28am)
Can I assume that Tales of MI is a stand-alone series, that no previous knowledge is required from the original series to fully appreciate these games?? :-? If such is the case I'll definitely submit a pre-order.
I heartily recommend you play the original games, but according to Telltale people new to Monkey Island will still enjoy the new series.
From the game FAQ:
" Of course, the series will be full of jokes that longtime Monkey Island fans can appreciate, but if you're a newbie, Tales of Monkey Island is a fine place to start."
Yes, I sadly realize I've missed out on these often enough. Hopefully the re-make of CMI will be a success. Wouldn't it be awesome if LeChuck's revenge would in time perhaps get the same treatment. Just a wishfull thought and of course barring any interference from the sacrilegious sect. [img]http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/785.gif [/img]
I picked up Escape from MI a couple of years ago on a trade but somehow playing it at the time just didn't feel right with it being the fourth/last? in the series....
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 3:56am |
AndromusGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Camaroboy1968 (2 JUN 2009 3:12am)
Originally Posted By Andromus (2 JUN 2009 1:42am)
Originally Posted By Camaroboy1968 (2 JUN 2009 1:28am)
Can I assume that Tales of MI is a stand-alone series, that no previous knowledge is required from the original series to fully appreciate these games?? :-? If such is the case I'll definitely submit a pre-order.
I heartily recommend you play the original games, but according to Telltale people new to Monkey Island will still enjoy the new series.
From the game FAQ:
" Of course, the series will be full of jokes that longtime Monkey Island fans can appreciate, but if you're a newbie, Tales of Monkey Island is a fine place to start."
Yes, I sadly realize I've missed out on these often enough. Hopefully the re-make of CMI will be a success. Wouldn't it be awesome if LeChuck's revenge would in time perhaps get the same treatment. Just a wishfull thought and of course barring any interference from the sacrilegious sect. [img]http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/785.gif [/img]
I picked up Escape from MI a couple of years ago on a trade but somehow playing it at the time just didn't feel right with it being the fourth/last? in the series....
Yeah, you definitely don't want to start with the fourth game. I liked it more than most people did, but it was definitely the weakest in the series by far.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 6:15am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By LadyKestrel (2 JUN 2009 12:09am)
I heard it was going to be a hidden objects game.
Spoiler AlertONLY KIDDING!!!
Ugh, LadyK, if there was a "strangle" smiley, I would use it now! [smiley=indie.gif] :'( [smiley=hair_pull.gif] [smiley=hair_pull.gif]
Um...- Gonchi - those black and white movies would have been colour, if only they had the technology back then, (excepting "art films" made in B & W on purpose, of course)... and you betcha if MI #1 had been made today for the first time, it would not have been with 2 pixels per screen, so why not give a good game the benefit of technology?
/me looks at Gonchi suspiciously... er... you're not one of those people who put their microwave in the attic in lieu for a coal stove, and who writes with a quill instead of a ball point, are you? [smiley=raise_eyebrow.gif]
...sigh... yes, them were the good old days, but technology has its advantages - quills make the most horrible ink blothces, unfortunately... ...just teasing :-* :-* :-* I do understand that you love the original, and fear that they will not do it justice. In any case, whatever they do, it will not be quite the same, I do understand that. But like the other posters have said, the original version is not going away, and if you are still able to play it, nothing is stopping people from doing that- in fact I think the remake does come with the original version as well.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 6:45am |
chronotigger65Journeyman
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Status : Offline | Just out of curiousity, how many Monkey Island games are there?
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 7:03am |
| Deleted User | Four: Secret of MI, LeChuck's Revenge, Curse of MI, and Escape from MI.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 10:42am |
alkis21Schattenjger
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Status : Offline | This is literally the happiest I have ever been.
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 5:46pm |
ShanyGuild Master
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Status : Online | Gonchi - the remake has an option to play the original version as well.
Now that I'm slightly less excited and can think streight, here are a few comments about the remake:
- I hope you'll be able to play with subtitles on.
- I hope you'll be able to play the old version with new sounds. That would be great.
- Hiding the SCUMM interface will ruin one puzzle and one easter egg, but otherwise I prefer the simple interface.
- LeChuck's redesign is weird. The colours are just... wrong.
- Guybrush's hair is weird.
- Wonder how the Loom bit will go in the remake considering it's now irrelevant.
- Love everything else about it of course.
Comments about Tales:
- Seeing the MI characters in the Telltale style is weird. Especially Guybrush.
- It's also strange/cool how Guybrush's design fits the one used for fake MI5 art and fanart in general (tall Guybrush with MI2 clothes and beard).
- I'm expecting this series to have a lot of stuff for the fans. Hopefully it will not take over the game.
- It was a great choice making it such a big surprise!
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| 2 JUN 2009 at 5:54pm |
StilerJourneyman
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Status : Offline | IIRC it's simialr in design to it because some of the developers at Telltale were working on it and worked on others in the past. (Many of them are ex-lucasarts guys, some going back to Sam and Max, etc).
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